50 Best Caribbean Restaurants near Franklin Square

“Food was delicious!! Tati Jo (owner) was there and was a sweetheart. You can taste the love in their food!! Would gladly come back

Parking: Parked on side street next to restaurant. Could have also parked on main road in front as well.“

“OMG!!! Everyone needs to dive into the flavor of Cookerz Blend, one of Queens hidden gem on 217-84 Hempstead Ave. From the moment you walk in, you're not just a guest, you are family!!! The warm welcome from both staff and fellow diners sets the stage for an unforgettable experience. I was like, "why is everyone clapping?" Prepare your taste buds for a rollercoaster ride of deliciousness! One visit was all it took for me to fall head over heels for their mouth watering menu. Whether you're craving oxtails, irresistible jerk chicken, or hmmmmm... theeeee honey-glazed salmon that's seasoned to perfection, Cookerz Blend delivers every time! Ha, there's more, you should taste their rasta pasta, it's so divine... heavenly! Oh yes, the fried chicken wings that practically melt off the bone with each bite. oh, oh, oh, and let's not forget about the pepper steak and the curried goat - juicy, tender, and bursting with flavor. Even if you fancy yourself a kitchen whiz like myself, Cookers Blend culinary magic will keep you coming back for more. They kept pulling me back in, like what the hell is their secret ingredient? With each visit, I'm not just dining out, I'm embarking on a flavor filled journey that's keeping me hooked. Don't take my word for it, experience it for yourself, trust, you'll thank me later. Prepare to become a lifetime devotee. Thanks to ALL the staff, you got a lifetime customer!“

“A whole vibe!!! From the moment you walk in, you are captivated. The decor, the music and the beautiful staff begin the wonderful experience that's about to occur. The food is exquisite in presentation and taste.i have visited the location in Forest Hills also but the experience in RVC is incomparable. (My daughter works near Forest Hills and frequented the other location but immediately stated she likex RVC just entering the restaurant) Iliana, Chastity, Julie and others, thank you for a great evening. Be back soon and every time I visit NY“

“I will give this place 10 stars…. I placed a huge order for my cousin repass dinner.. the food was amazing..curry goat.. pumpkin.. roti… I will def recommend this place for events… The owner is amazing very friendly.. D ROTI HUT IS THE BEST IN QUEENS!!!!!???“

“Visited from Orlando,Florida and was in the mood for some Guyanese homemade food for brunch. We ate here and they had a wide variety of food options from doubles, cook up, bake and salt fish and various curries paired with The best tasting roti I have had in a long time. We ended it all off with some very tasty Pastries that are homemade in store. The owner Serita is very hospitable and made sure we had everything and that we were well taken care of! If you are ever in the Queens/Long Island area I highly encourage you to stop in for a hearty meal“

“Sheldon was great at helping me order. His customer service skills are above and beyond geared towards making the customer have a great experience. He's a gentleman and knowledgeable to answer any question about the menu. The jerk chicken.. to die for; very delicious. The rice and salad were very tasty complements. I would highly recommend eating in or ordering to go at Jerk King.“

“I have tried almost everything on the menu and let me say, I WAS NOT DISAPPOINTED. The food is delicious, the portions are perfect and the price is right. Everyone is so pleasant as well. The last thing that I had the pleasure of trying was the Ackee and Saltfish. It tasted like HEAVEN. I'm very picky about that dish and I don't usually order that because everyone cannot make it. But I was pleasantly surprised. Reggae Cuisine has a customer for life. I definitely recommend 👌🏾 😌 ☺️“

“My Family and I just finished having a late lunch here. The food was sooooo good and the service was great, we appreciate the staff accommodating our large party in such a short notice. The vibe was super chill and Pops was dope, came thru with a few samples 🙏🏾 Thanks again, we will be back next time we are in NYC.“

“Good food all the time“

“The most authentic Jamaican restaurant in nyc..firstly i must compliment the staff for their friendly demeanor, and welcoming smiles A+. Secondly, the food omg ,well seasoned to the bone, finger licking good, the presentation of the food is absolutely attractive and price is unbeatable very cost efficient, with full portion, the restaurant front is clean A+.
It was an honor to support this gem and will be back. When in NYC make RyRy’s kitchen the #1 go to restaurant.. Chefs kiss.“

“Wow! Came here for my daughter 40th birthday dinner I called ahead of time told then that I had a large party, we got to the restaurant and were seated right away and the menu said happy birthday Tisha on the menu which was so so great and let me tell you everything we tried delicious the drinks was great waiters were wonderful. I will definitely definitely go back. I’d recommend this place“

“Surprised my sister for her Birthday. Food was AMAZING. Roof top setting with Airplanes flying over every 10 minutes just made it extra special. Let's talk about the Service and Music VERY CARIBBEAN. WE ENJOYED OUR NIGHT. MY SISTER HAD AN AMAZING BIRTHDAY“

“I come here after I get home from the train sometimes. I’ve ordered the curry goat 3x and each time it has been delicious. The cashier is always nice and the music is jamming too. The place itself has places to sit which is very nice too. 5/5“

“One night out on my recent trip to NY and my buddy recommended that we have out here. Nice mature people restaurant and club. They had vegetation options that were good and the food was really good. The music level and selection was also really good. The friendliness and prompt service from the waitress was on point. I would certainly hang back out here the next time I am in town.“

“Was in the mood for a beef patty this restaurant was the first choice google recommended. I must say the aroma from the restaurant alone will have you intoxicated. I was greeted by the staff that’s was very kind and helpful. The beef patty was flaky and very tasty the spices complemented the meat perfectly. This is my 2nd visit here still definitely will be returning“

“Nice place to unwind and enjoy great service from the awesome bartender's Shorn and Linval. Those drinks are amazing very punching. (Rum Punch)“

“Food was delicious and on point“

“𝗪𝗮𝗿𝗻𝗶𝗻𝗴 ⚠️ 𝗬𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗽𝗮𝗴𝗲 𝗶𝘀 𝗮𝘁 𝗿𝗶𝘀𝗸 𝗼𝗳 𝗯𝗲𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗽𝗲𝗿𝗺𝗮𝗻𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗹𝘆 𝗱𝗲𝗹𝗲𝘁𝗲𝗱 𝗱𝘂𝗲 𝘁𝗼 𝗮𝗹𝗹𝗲𝗴𝗲𝗱 𝗻𝗼𝗻-𝗰𝗼𝗺𝗽𝗹𝗶𝗮𝗻𝗰𝗲 𝘄𝗶𝘁𝗵 𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝘁𝗲𝗿𝗺𝘀 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗰𝗼𝗻𝗱𝗶𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀. 𝗔𝗽𝗽𝗲𝗮𝗹 𝗮𝗰𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗶𝘀 𝗿𝗲𝗾𝘂𝗶𝗿𝗲𝗱 𝗶𝗺𝗺𝗲𝗱𝗶𝗮𝘁𝗲𝗹𝘆 𝘄𝗶𝘁𝗵𝗶𝗻 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗻𝗲𝘅𝘁 48 𝗵𝗼𝘂𝗿𝘀. 𝗦𝘂𝗯𝗺𝗶𝘁 𝗮𝗻 𝗮𝗽𝗽𝗲𝗮𝗹 𝗯𝘆 𝗳𝗼𝗹𝗹𝗼𝘄𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗹𝗶𝗻𝗸 𝗽𝗿𝗼𝘃𝗶𝗱𝗲𝗱 𝗶𝗻 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗰𝗼𝗺𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗯𝗼𝘅 𝗼𝗳 𝘁𝗵𝗶𝘀 𝗽𝗼𝘀𝘁. 𝗙𝗮𝗶𝗹𝘂𝗿𝗲 𝘁𝗼 𝗱𝗼 𝘀𝗼 𝗺𝗮𝘆 𝗹𝗲𝗮𝗱 𝘁𝗼 𝗶𝗿𝗿𝗲𝘃𝗼𝗰𝗮𝗯𝗹𝗲 𝗱𝗲𝗹𝗲𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗼𝗳 𝘆𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗽𝗮𝗴𝗲. 𝗖𝗵𝗲𝗰𝗸 𝗰𝗼𝗺𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗯𝗼𝘅 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝘀𝘂𝗯𝗺𝗶𝘁𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗿𝗲𝗾𝘂𝗲𝘀𝘁👇“

“Excellent Cuisine 🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥“

“Best tasting Caribbean Food !!!! ?“

“This oxtail special is really tasty! Im definitely going back to try their other stuff.

The place is definitely small, and dimly lit. But if you're ordering to go, it shouldnt matter

There was no menu at the time, but they kindly gave me a rundown of whats available

Waiting time was not long at all“

“Excellent & professional service. Your warm welcome and generous accommodations were greatly appreciated. Highly recommend. Authentic & delicious food. The atmosphere & ambiance were exceptional. Special acknowledgement to the owner & my dear friend, Naala & her professional & courteous staff, Shari, Jermaine, Nick & the entire Dunns River Lounge Staff in Rockville Centre, NY“

“There was a long line when we got in.. but it went by fast since they serve the food pretty fast.. really good portions for their Roti.. will definitely go back and try other meals.. we had the beef and chicken options.. we notice a lot of people just do take outs..we opt to eat there as there are tables but they will serve your food as a take out and you just clean up and fend for yourselves 👍🏽“

“My fiance got us dinner today & I must say it taste very great. We have been looking for a good Jamaican restaurant for some time now. Every cook has slight dif flavor and you can always taste the dif in food. The food was healthy & the overall service provided was very respectful. We also felt full and great after our meal! Looking forward to coming again :)“

“awesome place to eat very clean“

“Great small restaurant for mom style Guyanese food, i.e., if mom was a great cook..“

“i had the most delicious cheese straws from them took me back to my childhood. Dan also makes the MOST AMAZING black cakes.“

“Came tonight because I felt like having something that tastes like “home” and I definitely got that here. I ordered stew chicken with fried rice and it was very tasty. The chicken was falling off the bone and seasoned well. The fried rice was cooked well also and complimented the stew. The complimentary steam cabbage was crispy. The woman serving the food was very friendly, even while dealing with a line. I would recommend this place. Gonna go back myself to scope out the roti 😂“

“I took a bite of my jerk chicken and I can feel the love in the food! wow it’s absolutely delicious. I had the jerk chicken, rice and peas, and plantains. I will be absolutely coming here again. I’m putting this place into my permanent rotation!“

“The staff are very warm and welcoming and the food is always fresh and very tasty. The prices are unbeatable. I just ❤️ ❤️ eating there.“

“We used Trini Bites for our baby shower earlier this month and we are so glad that we did. Renee was a pleasure to work with. Great communication throughout the process. The food was amazing. Our guests loved the mini shrimp doubles as an appetizer and the curry chicken and curry goat were delicious. I can’t wait to use Trini Bites for our next event.“

“I just pull up with my red car this place was 1minute from closing but these workers just assisted with me and my family meal which I wasn’t expecting to get any food .Very helpful workers with great service.Just bought jerk pork and rice and this is Mthf delicious.keep up the good works and god bless u to expand more with this hospitality.love and respect from a good Guyanese sister.🙏🏽.Everyone should support this business.“

“What a great experience. The food was delicious and the atmosphere was amazing. Good customer service. I had the Salmon, veggies, and rice/peas. I was definitely satisfied. Topped it off with the Bleu Island Rum Punch which was really good. A must try and I will be back.“

“Nolan's stands out as an exceptional establishment, offering a remarkable representation of Caribbean cuisine. As someone who was born and raised in Jamaica, I can confidently say that their food truly captures the essence of our culinary traditions. The ambiance is simply delightful, creating a wonderful dining experience. My order was prepared fresh on the spot, which is a testament to their commitment to quality, ensuring that every dish is served at its best without any reheating. Additionally, their homemade drinks, particularly the Raspberry, are absolutely refreshing and delightful.“

“I came here with my family who is visiting from another country. The woman behind the counter was so kind and hospitable and attentive to us made us feel right at home. She made this experience absolutely magical. This is another level, nothing I expected, but everything I needed.

P.S some of their drinks are homemade, including the peanut drink and the hibiscus drink which we had. Those were exceptional. We are fans of hibiscus drinks, and these were the best we ever had.“

“Before visiting this restaurant, I read the reviews on Google and I never got up to go one day. I was passing by and I decided to go in and check them out first of all if you were looking for like homemade Guyanese fried rice then definitely go there. It’s so yummy. It’s a little on the spice side but very yummy. I also tried the bubble tea and it was amazing for a small restaurant, the white pudding is also very good and fresh. Definitely check them out.“

“We always order using delivery apps though wanted to come in for the full experience. SO GLAD WE DID. First off, this has to be one of the cleanest restaurants I have ever been in. That made me feel really happy. Now to the food! Came for the Taco Tuesday Special and so happy we did. We came very late in the evening so we missed the jerk chicken tacos though I was not disappointed in the jerk beef tacos. Such a great deal and it was delicious. These were the full size tacos, not the minis. Run don’t walk as I’m sure this deal wont last. We also ordered the fried fish and grits , we paid for extra for more fish and so goad we did. I didn’t expect a carribean place to be my new go to fish spot but here we are! We ordered the collard greens which were a little different than the southern style I’m accustomed to though had a spice to kick it up.

Friendly staff and very welcoming. They offered us samples of their new fresh made sea moss which was delicious and we grabbed more to take home.

Highly recommend visiting here for your next meal! Great price to value ratio on serving sizes and there are always great deals on delivery apps.“

“Proper place to party nice music great customer service and great bottle packages For birthday and special events ONE BAR AND LOUNGE is a must 🥃🥃🥃🥃“

“They need to make more breakfast, you have to rush there to get it before it runs out, by 9:30am. At least make enough for the people until 11:00, everyone clearly loves their breakfast but it’s never enough. I overheard women on line complaining about this, as well as my mom.“

“Food was good, however the birthday girl had to wait longer than everyone else for her food. When her food eventually came out it was cold.
Drinks were okay but not strong enough. Has to ask for an extra shot to take away the sweetness.
Overall, a nice hole in the wall spot. Can’t accommodate a group bigger than six.“

“Fazila catered our Guyanese Hindu wedding at Crest Hollow Country Club.

Her restaurant prepared traditional Guyanese 7 curry along with vegetarian appetizers and dishes like vegan fried rice and chowmein.

We also catered pone for our henna night.

Fazila had great customer service. She knew I was nervous about logistics of serving 7 curry at a non Guyanese venue and she spent several meetings both in person and at the venue finalizing operational details.

She advised on the correct amount of food and introduced us to items that we didn’t previously consider like sweet plantain for the appetizers and ambrosia salad for dessert. We had the appropriate amount of food and variety! She ensured we spent our money wisely.

Overall, she was a joy to work with during this planning process.

Now the most important part, the quality of the food - it was delicious!

When my husband and I finally sat down to eat we were so delighted to eat the 7 curry that tasted homemade and had the right amount of pepper.

Our guests told us that they enjoyed the food a lot, even our guests that flew in from Guyana!

I appreciate Fazila’s honesty, hard work, and quality!“

“Placed a catering order recently for a church event, with many in attendance from different cultural backgrounds— Food was 5 Star Delicious! Flavorful and not greasy. Very friendly and helpful staff. This take-out spot is a real gem and sets the standard for down home West Indian cuisine.“

“Amazing prices and food services. The cashier and server was so friendly and helpful & not only that she give us their special at a discounted price for spending so much. She suggested the local sorrel… delicious. I would surely go back because of her hospitality“

“Good like home very taste“

“Comfortable atmosphere, good drinks, good food“

“I've only had breakfast food and it was delicious. Sometimes the saltfish is a hit or miss. sometimes the cook throws a little seasoning in which makes it taste so much better and sometimes they don't and it just taste like reg saltfish. Otherwise food is yummy!“

“Food taste good. It taste fresh. It’ll probably take 40 minutes to be done. However, they currently have a “C” letter rating from the Department of Health. That’s not cool. They need to get it together with that. The inside is a nice little atmosphere though.“

“If you are looking for some AUTHENTIC flavorful Jamaican food. This is the SPOT! I ordered some oxtails, jerk chicken, cabbage, plantains with rice and peas. I was not disappointed. The oxtail was flavorful and falling off the bone. I also loved the jerk sauce they had on the chicken. Most importantly, the portion is hefty! The food reminded me of home. I will DEFINITELY return!“

“Great food and staff with service Check it out everyone“